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Canada’s Got Talent sidelined on Citytv

Scott Moore, president of broadcast for Rogers Media, said in a statement, “After careful consideration of all factors, including the current economic climate, Citytv has refocused its programming strategy and will not be producing Canada’s Got Talent for the 2012-13 season.

“Citytv remains extremely proud of Canada’s Got Talent and the national platform it provided to showcase our diverse and eclectic homegrown talent from across the country.”

A source said the hope is to revive the program at a later date.

The Canadian franchise of Britain’s Got Talent began airing in March and concluded May 14 with traditional native dance trio Sagkeeng’s Finest winning the $100,000 prize. About 12,000 Canadians auditioned for the show across the country.

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